Table 12.38 Effects of Depo-Provera on Sexually Aggressive Behaviour
Author Year Country Research Design PEDro Sample Size | Methods | Outcomes |
Emory et al. (1995) USA Case Series N=8 |
Population: TBI; Mean Age=17.5 yr; Gender: Male=8, Female=0. Treatment: Weekly intramuscular injections of Depo-Provera (400 mg) in conjunction with directive, individual-specific counseling for 6mo. Outcome Measure: Incidence of hypersexual behaviour, change in testosterone level. |
1. Family members report all subjects stopped aberrant behaviour while taking medication. 2. Blood work revealed a drop in testosterone from 834 to 85 mg/dL; 3 subjects returned to previous patterns after stopping medication (due to inconsistent family support). 3. 3 subjects dramatically improved and did not stop medication. |